{"id":347935,"date":"2023-06-08T11:39:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T11:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/news\/philanthropy-at-that-heart-of-what-we-do\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T13:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T13:06:57","slug":"philanthropy-at-that-heart-of-what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/ie\/news\/philanthropy-at-that-heart-of-what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropy at the heart of what we do"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lightsource bp\u2019s philanthropy impact<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Giving back is something we take seriously at Lightsource bp \u2013 it\u2019s part of our culture. We don\u2019t only want to deliver meaningful change to the way the world is powered, but \u2018Be the Change\u2019 across all areas of society.<\/p>\n

In this round-up, we look at the recent visit to Nepal by our Lightsource Foundation members, and the ways individuals in the wider team have been contributing huge amounts to charity. As a group, we\u2019re proud to be making a difference throughout the world and in our communities.<\/p>\n

Lightsource Foundation returns from Sarlahi<\/h2>\n

The Lightsource Foundation<\/span>\u2019s ongoing partnership with <\/span>World Vision<\/span><\/a> saw us support Koas Krala in Cambodia between 2014 and 2021, over the years we visited the region regularly to see first-hand the difference we were making. Recently<\/span>,<\/span> 10 lucky foundation supporters from various offices were on the ground in Sarlahi in Nepal visiting our new community for the first time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It was always a massive privilege to get on the ground in Koas Krala, and Sarlahi was no different! Meeting the community, particularly many of the Lightsource bp team meeting the children who they sponsor \u2013 was an experience that will remain with them forever.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ahead of the trip \u2013 everyone in the company had the opportunity to donate or purchase gifts for the children which were all greatly appreciated by the community. Also, part of this first trip was dedicated to building safe spaces for the children. Child<\/span>–<\/span> friendly spaces are remarkable places, giving children a place to play, learn and simply be children again. They are especially important when children are exposed to absolute poverty and child labour<\/span>,<\/span> which is sadly the case in Sarlahi.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From playing, dancing, and taking part in creative activities with the children. All the interactions not only had a profound impact on the children in the community but also the team that had the opportunity to visit.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch the video below that captures the heartwarming moments we shared with the community and to find out more about the trip.<\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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